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That's at least an inch and 10 pounds more than Glen, which is significant. I'm sure age and susceptibility to injury also factored in as well, which supports part of your point.

What I'm saying is not a theory though. It's a fact on the prototype of a CB in a Phillips 3-4 D. Look at the corners he drafted in San Diego... Drayton Florence, Quentin Jammer, Antonio Cromartie... all big physical corners.

So back to what you said... cutting Glen a bad idea based of him being similar in size to Reeves and Jones... the basis of your judgement is incorrect (the size difference is significant), so I would re-evaluate your opinion.

That's at least an inch and 10 pounds more than Glen, which is significant. I'm sure age and susceptibility to injury also factored in as well, which supports part of your point.

What I'm saying is not a theory though. It's a fact on the prototype of a CB in a Phillips 3-4 D. Look at the corners he drafted in San Diego... Drayton Florence, Quentin Jammer, Antonio Cromartie... all big physical corners.

So back to what you said... cutting Glen a bad idea based of him being similar in size to Reeves and Jones... the basis of your judgement is incorrect (the size difference is significant), so I would re-evaluate your opinion.

I actually got my sources from NFL.com. The numbers do seem a bit off. Florence, Jammer and Cromartie are certainty bigger than Reeves and Jones still. I guess you can say Reeves and Jones are more physical than Glenn, but to me, these guys are just bodies to stick in. I still can't say that Reeves and Jones are physical CBs cause of their limited playing time. I hardly see them jam their WRs and I usually see them making tackles for plays they gave up (can be a bad and good thing) when they are in.

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I actually got my sources from NFL.com. The numbers do seem a bit off. Florence, Jammer and Cromartie are certainty bigger than Reeves and Jones still. I guess you can say Reeves and Jones are more physical than Glenn, but to me, these guys are just bodies to stick in. I still can't say that Reeves and Jones are physical CBs cause of their limited playing time. I hardly see them jam their WRs and I usually see them making tackles for plays they gave up (can be a bad and good thing) when they are in.

I don't know if anyone outside of those watching daily practices can actually say what Reeves and Jones are all about. Another factor in them sticking with the team is that it's high tide that we see what we actually have. It seems those 2 have stuck around long enough without consistently producing in game time situations. The fact that they've been able to stick must mean that they've shown glimpses in practice.

Yeah, they aren't as big as the San Diego CBs, but Wade has to work with what he's got. Sorta like Bill working with Dat and Coakley early on.

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There is so much that goes into a cornerback. Just cause someone is small doesnt mean they can't handle themselves.

I was sorry to lose Glenn, and I think it was a mistake. However, I cant say how much of a mistake. Average cornerbacks can look good with a good pass rush.

I am much more concerned with the defensive line play. Until we stop the run and get a pass rush, isnt most of the cornerback talk somewhat of a moot point...

Nobody is saying Glen can't handle himself. I'm sure he'll do very well in JAX. He just wasn't an ideal fit for WP's schemes and when you compound that with additional factors such as pay, age and injury concern, then it makes sense in letting him go. At least we'll see what Reeves and Jones has to offer. If either of them turn out, that could potentially eliminate CB from being a high offseason need.

By CALVIN WATKINS / The Dallas Morning Newscwatkins@dallasnews.com
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Cowboys sign new coach: With quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson suspended for the first five games of the season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, the team hired Harold Richardson on an interim basis.

Richardson will work with the offensive coaches in the press box during games.

"He's not a quarterback coach, but he will help," coach Wade Phillips said. "He's an extra set of eyes in the press box"

Richardson, an SMU grad, worked with Phillips' father, Bum, in New Orleans. Wade Phillips and Richardson have worked together in New Orleans, Denver, Atlanta and at Oklahoma State

Richardson has also coached at Colorado State, North Texas, TCU and SMU.

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I have a feeling about what the secondary can and can't do, but I would like to hear what you would have to say as a non-Cowboys perspective. Can you elaborate on the weaknesses you see?

I see lack of man coverage skill by your safties, in fact both your safeties, in my opinion, prefer to go for the big hit and will give up a lot of big plays. You also have very little depth at CB behind Terrence newman unless someone unexpected steps up.